more stats
1,056 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:25
Avg time
132 ft
Altitude change
848 ft
Altitude min
980 ft
Altitude max
848 ft
Altitude start
981 ft
Altitude end
12.5%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
833 ft
Distance climb
56 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:03:25
Avg time

CTS Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westwood
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60094 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6356 in E-Biking
    • #87682 in Trail Running
    • #104672 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,939 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #522 in E-Biking
    • #5,085 in Trail Running
    • #5,609 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 557 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 3,562 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
Status:
on Oct 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.68 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cts trailhead (49.157150, -124.015920)

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      Mar 29, 2021 @ 4:38pm
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      May 10, 2020 @ 7:13pm
      May 10, 2020
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      Feb 3, 2026 @ 4:48pm
      Feb 3, 2026
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      55 |
      Feb 3, 2026 @ 4:46pm
      Feb 3, 2026

      Videos

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      MTB Riding Brothers 5 & CTS | New Trail...
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      12:31 | 200 | Nov 1, 2021 , Nanaimo

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.5 • 5 miles • 969 ft • 8 • Loop •
      Nice little quick loop around Westwood Lake - easy climbs for beginners or hardtails.
      ★ 5.0 • 22 miles • 3,391 ft • 16 •
      Four distinct zones, very pedalable with a few very hard climbs. Some ripper downs. Well built, modern...
      3 miles • 582 ft • 7 •
      Legalize It Arbot rd entrance to Lower Binx to 5 Brothers on to Kilpatrick for a bit then up CTS to the...
      3.6 ★★★★★
      14 Ratings
      5 ★ 14%
      4 ★ 43%
      3 ★ 36%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 7%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is CTS located?
      CTS is located in Westwood, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.15715, -124.01592.
      ▼ How hard is CTS?
      CTS is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for CTS?
      CTS has 135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 848 ft to 980 ft.
      ▼ Is CTS a point to point trail?
      CTS is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is CTS?
      CTS is 1,056 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on CTS?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on CTS. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access CTS? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CTS are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride CTS?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride CTS. The trail is 1,056 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is CTS?
      CTS is a very popular trail. There have been 16,199 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,116 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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